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The Benue State Police Command has rescued six children, aged between seven and nine, who were allegedly being trafficked to Anambra State. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, the children were reportedly taken from Divine Peace and Grace Orphanage in Jos, Plateau State. In a statement released on Friday and made available to journalists in Makurdi, Edet said three female suspects were arrested in connection with the trafficking. Edet listed the rescued children as Amanda Chukwujekwu (F, 8), Chioma Maduagwu (F, 8), Oyechegi Kosisochukwu (F, 9), Okonkwo Odinaka Chukwu (F, 9), Arinze Chukwu (M, 7), and Oluchukwu Esther…

A coalition of 2027 Benue State governorship aspirants from the Kunav bloc in Vandeikya Local Government Area has taken strong exception to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent claim that “there is no religious genocide in Benue State,” describing it as a dangerous denial that undermines security, humanitarian support, and the dignity of victims. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the aspirants—drawn from the APC, PDP, APGA and ADC warned that the governor’s remarks contradict years of documented killings, displacement and land occupation across the state. They noted that more than 14 local government areas of Benue State have…

The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Senator Dino Melaye, formerly representing Kogi West Senatorial District, to stop parading himself as a member of the party. The party noted that Dino is not a member, citing his repeated interference in party activities and continued attacks on the party. The African Democratic Congress, Kogi State Public Relations Officer, Hon Tayo John, made this known in Lokoja on Friday. According to him, the party’s State Executives made it clear that they remain a separate entity and that there is no merger or coalition with marauders like Melaye,…

Yakubu Aiyegbeni is one of the greatest Nigerian players to have played in Europe… Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he was close to signing for Chelsea in 2008, but the deal fell through due to an injury, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Yakubu is one of the greatest strikers to emerge from Nigeria. He spent most of his career in England and Israel, but it was in England that he carved his legacy. ​He is the highest-scoring Nigerian in the Premier League, with 95 goals and 24 assists to his name. Yakubu Ayegbeni Nigeria Super Eagles (Photo by Imago)…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that young forward Lamine Yamal is ready to feature in the team’s upcoming La Liga match after a two-week rest during the international break. Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday that Flick said, “I think Lamine Yamal is ready for tomorrow. He’s been working very well, and I’m pleased with that. I think it was good for him to rest from games these past two weeks.” The break has allowed Yamal to recover both physically and mentally, with Flick praising the young forward’s progress in training. His return provides a boost to Barcelona as they…

Ahead of the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial poll in Osun, a group identified as Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), on Friday, canvassed support for the governorship ambition of a former deputy governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Alabi, saying he possesses the experience and necessary wherewithal needed for effective leadership and good governance. Alabi, who was a deputy to the immediate past governor of Osun State and the current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Governor Gboyega Oyetola, between 2018 and 2022, is one of 13 aspirants contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket during the forthcoming December 13…

The First Lady of Zamfara State Governor, Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the statewide advocacy campaign on routine immunisation in primary health centres to strengthen the exercise in Zamfara. The flag-off was held at Doctor Karma State Primary Healthcare Centre in the Tudun Wada area of Gusau, the state capital. The First Lady explained that immunisation is more than a health intervention, saying that it is an expression of love, a shield of protection, and an act of faith. “If the children are vaccinated, we are therefore expressing love to them and we are safeguarding their future”, she…

Janet Ogundepo In a bid to deepen awareness about Parkinson’s disease and highlight the role of exercise in its management, two non-governmental organisations organised a walking football tournament in Lagos, attracting over 600 participants, including persons living with the condition, their caregivers, and health professionals. Held at the Eagle Club, Surulere, the third edition of the Walking Football for Parkinson’s Disease Tournament was hosted by Parkinson’s Africa and the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation. The event used the slower-paced, non-contact version of football to symbolise resilience and foster community support. According to the World Health Organisation, Parkinson’s disease is a brain…

Victony has dropped his new 8-track EP, “Very Stubborn,” and it feels like a continuation of the story he’s been telling since he first broke through — only this time, he’s looking inward. Following 2024’s “Stubborn,” this new project sits in a more reflective space. Victony leans into the mindset that’s shaped his rise, the same doggedness that carried him from Ojo to becoming one of Afropop’s most recognisable voices. On “Way Home”, he responds calmly to the chatter around comparisons with his peers, singing, “They don’t know where I come from/They no fit understand what I’m made of.” That…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the recent ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja regarding the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). HURIWA described the judgment as a “travesty of justice” and a violation of the constitutional guarantee of fair hearing. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA criticised the ruling for failing to address critical legal and constitutional issues raised by Kanu, particularly his objections to being prosecuted under a repealed counter-terrorism law. “The judgment reflects judicial…